Philips Hue

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In Short

The Hue series of lights from Philips are Wi-Fi connected devices that allow for control of lighting from a smartphone or tablet. The lightbulbs work in standard sockets and run over a Wi-Fi network and bridge. Users can set the color of the lamps to various settings depending on mood, holiday or whatever the occasion. Hue lights are available as a starter pack with four bulbs and a router, where add-ons are also available individually.

As of October 2015, Hue is offering a new bridge that's compatible with Apple's HomeKit and allows for, among other things, Siri control from iPhone or iPad.

14 October 2016 11By Rene RitchieThe Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Bulb Starter Kit 3rd Generation is the best smart lights for your home. They allow for a wide range of options and work seamlessly with Apple's Siri and Amazon's Echo.

08 June 2016 11By Mike TanasychukOne of the easiest ways for you to jump into the connected home space is with some awesome connected lighting. Let's take a look and see what the best connected lighting options are right now.

28 April 2016 6By Rich EdmondsPhilips has rolled out an update for the official Hue lighting app on both iOS and Android. This latest release completely revamps the experience with a brand new UI. As well as much-needed design improvements, the Philips Hue app has also received some new functionality, making the release a welcomed one to pump some life back into the official app.

14 March 2016 7By Rich EdmondsPhilips has revealed a new Hue bulb called the white ambiance. This latest addition to the company's smart lighting family of products enables owners to tap into every shade of white, which is even touted to help you sleep better at night.

14 October 2015 12By Rene RitchieI've been using Hue lights from Philips for a while now so when the new, HomeKit-compatible bridge came out, I jumped on it. Serenity Caldwell has already shown you how to get started with HomeKit and Hue, but if you're upgrading, you're going to need to know how to transfer. It's not difficult, but I'll walk you through it just so you don't have to worry about any surprises.

08 October 2015 64By Serenity CaldwellI resisted the pull of Philips Hue lights for so long. And then, Philips announced a HomeKit bridge. Now, I am the proud owner of three Hue lights, a HomeKit bridge, and a Lightstrip. And I made a video about it all.